Daniel Owen Ltd
Repairs Planner
Thame OX9 3SE
Key information
- Pay
- £17 to £17 an hour
- Hours
- Full-time
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted date
- 21 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 20 Nov 2026
About this role
Repairs Planner - Thame
Location
Thame
Contract
Temp-to-Perm
Job Description
We are currently recruiting for a Repairs Planner to join a busy team based in Thame on a temp-to-perm basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive individual with strong communication and administration skills to join a fast-paced environment.
Previous social housing experience is not required, and candidates from other planning, scheduling, customer service or administration backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
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Schedule and coordinate repairs and maintenance appointments.
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Allocate jobs to engineers and operatives, ensuring workloads are managed efficiently.
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Liaise with customers, contractors and internal teams to confirm appointments and provide updates.
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Monitor job progress and rearrange appointments where necessary.
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Respond to customer queries and resolve scheduling issues.
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Maintain accurate records of jobs, appointments and completed works.
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Ensure urgent repairs are prioritised and deadlines are met.
Requirements
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Strong organisational and time-management skills.
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Excellent communication and customer service skills.
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Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.
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Previous experience in planning, scheduling, administration or customer service is desirable but not essential.
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A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
What's on Offer?
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Temp-to-perm opportunity.
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Full training and support provided.
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Opportunity to develop your skills within a busy repairs and maintenance team.
Interested? Apply today to find out more about this opportunity.